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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.11, 1,311.93 and 577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.11, 1,311.93 and 577.72 is: 796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.11 : 1,311.93 = 577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.11/1,311.93 = 577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.11x = 1,311.93 × 577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.11x = 757,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,924.92/951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.89

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